Snips articles from December 2005

Snips archives from December 2005

Counting down the new year: experts name the top five stories and issues to watch in 2006.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... The new year is all about moving forward. Leave the past behind, let "auld acquaintances" be forgot and all the rest. But while we might try to leave some things back in 2005, it doesn't always work that way. And with the passing of every New...

Shattered glass: how to reach the top in a male-dominated work culture.
December 1, 2005... All women know the business world no longer belongs to men. In the late 1980s, women started entering corporate management and have continued to increase their participation through the years. But the so-called glass ceiling still exists, and...

Testing and replacing HVAC compressor motors.(TECH Tips)
December 1, 2005... (The following is taken from Understanding Electricity and Wiring Diagrams for HVAC/R, written by Robert Chatenever and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, and published by Prentice-Hall. Reprinted by permission from ARI.) If...

Convention center expansion aims for 'sustainable' design.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
December 1, 2005... PORTLAND, Ore. -- After a major expansion in 2003, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., doubled its size to become an 18-acre campus. The 350,000-square-foot expansion later received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental...

Hospital fights outdoor air contaminants.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
December 1, 2005... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Elevated mold counts from upcoming demolition projects at Canada's Vancouver General Hospital could have threatened patient health via the surgical center's outdoor air supply. Four problems also further...

EC-ductmaker is the most productive, cost effective and operator friendly table with a great return on investment.
December 1, 2005... PLASMA CUTTING PRODUCTS By Sheet Metal People for Sheet Metal People EastCoast CAD/CAM offers a full line of Plasma Cutters for the HVAC industry. We have 5 and 6 foot wide single tables and double tables. All are available as metal...

ASHRAE announces plans for 'sustainable' future.(ASSOCIATION News)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
December 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Guidance on sustainability is the goal of a new research plan developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The plan outlines ASHRAE's goals for the next five years. It centers on...

ARI makes changes to instructor workshop.(ASSOCIATION News)
December 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's annual instructor workshop will get a facelift when the 2006 session takes place April 5-7. The HVACR and plumbing instructor workshop will move to the National...

ABC continues to assist hurricane victims.(ASSOCIATION News)
December 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors is continuing its efforts to provide assistance to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita by donating relief supplies and helping the rebuilding process. ABC chapters and members have...

More companies pitch in to help hurricane victims.(SUPPLIER News)
December 1, 2005... HVAC equipment maker Danfoss and welding firm Lincoln Electric are among those sending aid to those struck by the devastating hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Danfoss' Clausen Foundation charity is matching funds given by employees to...

York kicks off tailgating parties.(SUPPLIER News)
December 1, 2005... York International Corp. is getting ready to do some tailgating. The company recently announced the York 2005 Colors Tailgate Party tour, which will visit 10 college football games in an effort to introduce contractors to York's new college...

Trumpf to expand manufacturing operations.(SUPPLIER News)
December 1, 2005... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- As part of a multimillion-dollar expansion plan, Trumpf Inc. will build a laser research, development, manufacturing and demonstration facility in Farmington, Conn. To meet increasing demand for industrial lasers, the...

Emerson reaches out to refrigeration contractors.(SUPPLIER News)
December 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technologies has launched an initiative to strengthen its relationships with refrigeration contractors specializing in the installation and repair of supermarket refrigerators and freezers. The goal, according...

Intertape reorganizes HVAC segment.(Intertape Polymer Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... BRADENTON, Fla. -- Intertape Polymer Group has reorganized its construction and HVAC units into a new commercial segment. The company created a consumer business unit consisting of retail, hardware, paint, mass market, automotive and...

Rheem, Ruud name Top 10 purchasing contractors.(CONTRACTOR News)
December 1, 2005... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Rheem Manufacturing Co. and Ruud Heating and Cooling announced its Top 10 producing contractors for each brand. The contractors are ranked based on their total Rheem and Ruud purchases during 2004, which are totaled from...

SMACNA awards five scholarships.(CONTRACTOR News)
December 1, 2005... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's College of Fellows has awarded five scholarships worth $2,000 each. Receiving the SMACNA College of Fellows scholarships this year were: Daniel...

NATE announces Top Tech competition winner.(Doug Barnard of Fresno)(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Doug Barnard of Fresno, Calif., was the winner of the North American Technician Excellence "Top Tech 2005" competition. Barnard was one of seven finalists invited to compete. The contestants are technicians who scored the highest on a NATE...

PHCC awards $102,000 in scholarships.(CONTRACTOR News)
December 1, 2005... More than $102,000 in scholarships were awarded this year through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation. The scholarships were made possible through several manufacturers and sponsors. American Standard Bath and...

ASA ranks subcontractor friendly state policies.(CONTRACTOR News)
December 1, 2005... New Mexico ranks at the top among states for "subcontractor-friendly public policies," according to the American Subcontractors Association. "The ASA Report: The Policy Environment in the States," ranks New Mexico as No. 1 for its overall...

Manual J spreadsheet tutorial available online.(introduced by Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- An interactive tutorial to support the spreadsheet for the abridged eighth edition of the ACCA's Manual J is available at www.manualj.com. The spreadsheet, from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, directs users...

Institute launches new Web site.(INTERNET News)(The Home Ventilating Institute )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... WAUCONDA, Ill. -- The Home Ventilating Institute has changed its Web site in an effort to make it more accessible for visitors. The institute, a nonprofit organization for manufacturers of home-ventilation products and their suppliers, has...

Bosch site makes magazine's Top 10 list.(INTERNET News)
December 1, 2005... MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. -- The Bosch Power Tools Web site, www.boschtools.com, made the annual list of "10 Great Web Sites" from BtoB Magazine, a trade-publishing industry journal. Other companies to make the list included Nextel, IBM,...

United CoolAir updates Web site.(INTERNET News)
December 1, 2005... YORK, Pa. -- United CoolAir Corp. has updated its Web site to include new online resources and simpler navigation, according to the company. "We believe that our site is now easier than ever to find product materials and industry-related...

Fluke introduces tool community site.(INTERNET News)
December 1, 2005... EVERETT, Wash. -- Fluke Corp. has introduced Test Tool Talk, designed as a peer-to-peer information source for test-tool users. The site includes tips, best practices, information on new technologies and products. The site,...

AHR Expo to host energy efficient 'Radiant House'.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
December 1, 2005... The AHR Expo will host a "Radiant House" with installation demonstrations Jan. 23-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Designed to provide attendees with the latest information on energy-efficient products, the event will be held on the show...

ASHRAE meeting features integrated design.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(green building design)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Several sessions relating to integrated or "sustainable" design will be presented at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2006 winter meeting Jan. 21-25 in Chicago. One hundred and four...

Emerson adds training.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
December 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technology has added specialized technology training courses to its available curriculum. The classes target a specific technology in one day. Six courses are currently offered, including compressor tear-down,...

Show adds endorsing associations.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
December 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- The Building Performance Institute, the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau, and the Association for Facilities Engineering are the newest associations to endorse the AHR Expo. The event is scheduled for Jan. 23-25 at...

Association readies Midwest Builders Show.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
December 1, 2005... ADDISON, Ill. -- The theme for the 2006 Midwest Builders Show & Conference is "Explore--The Core of Discovery." According to the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, the theme takes into consideration the seminars and presentations...

AHR Expo spotlights latest products.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
December 1, 2005... Each year, the AHR Expo showcases thousands of new products for the HVACR and sheet metal industries. At the Jan. 23-25 Chicago show, even more companies will put the spotlight on their latest product offerings. Here are just a few...

Trane discusses global warming at Febrava show.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
December 1, 2005... Ozone depletion, global warming and greenhouses gases were the topics talked about by Trane representatives during the Febrava 2005 trade show, Sept. 20-23 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. James Wolf, vice president and chairman of the Trane Co.'s...

Economist to speak at roofing expo.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
December 1, 2005... Economist Barry Asmus, Ph.D., is scheduled to give attendees of the 2006 International Roofing Expo a glimpse at what the future will hold for the industry. Asmus will provide the keynote address, "The Best is Yet to Come" Feb. 14 at the...

Hart & Cooley appoints division vice presidents.(promotes Dave Wormmeester and Sean Steimle )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Hart & Cooley promoted Dave Wormmeester to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. Wormmeester will be responsible for the sales, marketing and product engineering efforts of the Hart & Cooley brand. Wormmeester joined the...

American Metal Products.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... American Metal Products appointed Gary Fisher to the position of vice president of sales and marketing for the company. In his new role, Fisher will be responsible for the sales and marketing efforts of the AmeriVent, J & J Register, AmeriFlow...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC in Suwanee, Ga., has added 14 new staff members. The service department has hired Jim Jordan and Travis Byrd as technical service advisers, handling technical assistance calls in the Atlanta call center. Robert Serfin,...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... The company named Ken Brown as training manager for Mitsubishi Electric HVAC. He brings eight years of instructional design and nine years of undergraduate teaching experience to the company's Atlanta training center.

Northeast.(John Watson, David Giles, Ruben Willmarth joined as sales manager)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... John Watson joined the sales and marketing department in the position of Northeast regional manager. Seven others also joined the sales team, including David Giles and John Wright as sales engineers, Ruben Willmarth as regional sales manager...

MegaFab.(appointed Dean Dick, Jeff LeBeau )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... MegaFab appointed two individuals to new national sales manager positions. Dean Dick will serve distributors and customers in the eastern U.S., and Jeff LeBeau will cover the Western U.S. Both Dick and LeBeau will work directly with...

Salvagnini America.(named Bill Bossard as a president)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Bill Bossard, vice president of marketing and sales for Salvagnini America, has been named president of the company's North American division. In addition to his role as chief marketing officer, Bossard will perform a variety of executive...

Greenheck.(Greenheck Fan Corp. appointed Tim Kilgore)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Tim Kilgore joined Greenheck as general manager for the Airolite damper and louver division. He will be responsible for developing the overall growth and distribution plan for Greenheck dampers and louvers, and architectural products marketed...

Trane Co.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... Larry Wash has joined the Trane Co. as the vice president of services and contracting for commercial customers. He is based in Piscataway, N.J., and focused on developing new services and products.

Murphy Co.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... Conrad H. Philipp was promoted to vice president of St. Louisbased Murphy Co. Since 1999, Philipp led the mechanical contractor's service division, nearly doubling the company's service revenues under his leadership from $9 million in 1999 to...

Weil-McLain.(appoints Dave Dolan, Todd Schliphack, Andrew Lapinsky and Scott Waetjen )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Weil-McLain named Dave Dolan as vice president of marketing. Dolan most recently served as the regional sales manager for Atlas Copco. Previously, he spent nine years with General Electric, serving in positions that included vice president of...

Holz Rubber Co.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... Holz Rubber Co. has selected Robb Walker to lead the company's marketing operations. Walker has experience in industrial sales, distribution, marketing and management. Prior to joining Holz Rubber, he served in a variety of marketing and...

Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc.(employee Chris Warren cleared the exam for getting certification as a construction health and safety technician)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Chris Warren, safety director for Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc. has completed all requirements for certification as a construction health and safety technician. The certification is managed by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental...

Shelby-Skipwith Inc.(appointed Vincent Mathia III as its interim president )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Shelby-Skipwith Inc. has recruited Vincent Mathia III to act as its interim president while the company searches for a new president. Mathia is a registered professional engineer with work in Cold War defense systems, HVAC manufacturing, and...

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association named Jack W. Klimp as its new president. He is currently a senior executive for the Phoenix House Foundation. In 2001, Klimp retired after a 33-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. He replaces Evan...

Messe Frankfurt Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)
December 1, 2005... David Audrain is the new president of Messe Frankfurt Inc. The subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Exhibitions GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany, manages over 100 events, including the ISH-North America trade show, which features HVAC and plumbing products....

Survey says contractors adding little 'value'.(SALES & Marketing)
December 1, 2005... I have been writing about creating and selling value-added services for more than eight years. In the past year, this subject has been seen in many articles but little has been written about how to use them in the selling process. The...

Ensuring your business survives a disaster.(CONTRACTOR Cents)
December 1, 2005... September's very tragic events in New Orleans and on the U.S. Gulf Coast got me wondering what I would do if my business were wiped out. You need to ask this question about your business, too. Your customer list should be stored in a...

How to critique, criticize important for supervisors.(human resource management)
December 1, 2005... It's not the words but the vocal inflections that can make all the difference when it comes to correcting employees. People who work in the sheet metal and HVAC industries are not known for touchy-feely sensitivity. Construction work has a...

Purification method kills anthrax, says study.(INDOOR Air Quality)
December 1, 2005... BOULDER, Colo. -- A new study conducted at the University of Colorado-Boulder reveals that HVAC equipment using a patented air-purification method offers new hope in fighting bio-terrorism and airborne pathogens. The six-month study,...

Dust Free, Steril-Aire sign agreement.(INDOOR Air Quality)
December 1, 2005... Royse City, Texas-based Dust Free LP and Steril-Aire Inc. of Burbank, Calif., have entered a nonexclusive cross-licensing agreement for the company's ultraviolet-C technologies, company officials announced. Under the agreement, Steril-Aire...

Standard to tackle health care ventilation.(INDOOR Air Quality)
December 1, 2005... A proposed standard from ASHRAE and the American Society for Health Care Engineering investigates the requirements needed to ensure high-quality ventilation in health care facilities. Standard 170P, "Ventilation of Health Care Facilities,"...

Air-cleaning company announces new brand 'identity'.(Environmental Dynamics Group introduced new brand identity called Dynamic Air Quality Solutions)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... PRINCETON, N.J. -- Environmental Dynamics Group unveiled a new name, Dynamic Air Quality Solutions, as part of the company's new brand identity. "The name more accurately reflects the company's core competencies and will allow the company...

N.B. Handy promotion awards Quadro roll former.(WHOLESALER News)
December 1, 2005... LYNCHBURG, Va. -- TriCity Insulation and Building Products of Raleigh, N.C., was the winner of a $70,000 roll former from wholesaler N.B. Handy Co., Fabral Architectural Metals and MetalForming Inc. The contractor won a Schlebach Quadro...

August shipments ahead of last year.(HVAC equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 840,139 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for August were up 51 percent compared with shipments from the same month last year, according to ARI. The Air-Conditioning and...

Tool consumption up 26 percent.(WHOLESALER News)
December 1, 2005... U.S. machine tool consumption for August totaled almost $287 million, according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology and the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total was up 25.8 percent from July and up 38.1...

Icon Machine Tool named Trumpf distributor.(WHOLESALER News)
December 1, 2005... St. Louis-based Icon Machine Tool Inc. is now the exclusive distributor for Trumpf machine tools in Illinois and eastern Iowa. The company continues to represent Trumpf's line of fabricating machinery and marking lasers in Missouri, Kansas,...

Association establishes hurricane relief fund.(ROOFING News)
December 1, 2005... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- NRCA has created the Hurricane Katrina Roof Relief Fund with its charity partner Rebuild Together, an organization that rehabilitates the homes of low income and elderly homeowners. The funds collected by the National...

Renovation makes mansion into visitor center.(ROOFING News)(Thompson Park mansion renovation)(architectural services by Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects LLC.)(Strober Sheet Metal of Ringoes)(Follansbee's TCS II roof from Follansbee Steel Corp.)
December 1, 2005... The 40-room Thompson Park mansion in Monmouth County, N.J., is now the Thompson Park Visitor Center for the county park system. The mansion, built in 1896, underwent a $3 million historic renovation. Originally the Lewis and Geraldine...

High school uses Metl-Span panels.(Manistee High School uses Architectural Glass & Metals Inc. panels for its new building)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Manistee High School in Manistee, Mich., wanted dramatic accents on its new building. To do this, the school used 17,000 square feet of CF-36 polyurethane foam-insulated panels in canopy overhangs and soffits. The 2-inch, flat, embossed...

Group calls for scholarship entries.(ROOFING News)
December 1, 2005... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The National Roofing Foundation is accepting applications for its 2006-2007 academic scholarships. The foundation is an affiliated educational and research organization of the National Roofing Contractors Association. ...

Hospital construction takes 'affordable' approach.(ROOFING News)
December 1, 2005... The Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J., decided to build a new hospital rather than renovate the existing structure. According to hospital representatives, this was more cost effective and allowed the hospital to implement...

Alabama.(REGIONAL News)
December 1, 2005... Advance Cutting Systems held a machinery show Oct. 6-8 at its facility in Birmingham, Ala. The show focused on HVAC plasma-cutting systems, AutoFold coil lines, CAD and estimating software, and a variety of precision and fabricating machinery.

Arizona.(Gold Safety Award )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Phoenix-based Midstate Mechanical Inc. received the Gold Safety Award from Liberty Mutual Group. The award recognized the company for having a safety record 80 percent better than the industry average from June 1, 2004, to June 1, 2005. All...

Illinois.(Pate Co. Inc)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association matched member contributions to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army for relief efforts related to Hurricane Katrina. The association made an initial $5,000 contribution to be shared...

Indiana.(Jackson Systems L.L.C. participated in 2005 "Heat the Town" event organized by Central Indiana chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Indianapolis-based Jackson Systems LLC recently participated in the 2005 "Heat the Town" event coordinated by the Central Indiana chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America. The event pairs a local resident with HVAC contractors...

Iowa.(educational conference)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Iowa chapter planned to hold its annual educational conference Nov. 18-19 at the Grand Orleans Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, Iowa. The conference was set to be conducted by Arthur Miller,...

Missouri.(REGIONAL News)
December 1, 2005... Linn State Technical College in Linn, Mo., was granted national accreditation for its HVAC program by HVAC Excellence. In seeking the certification, the program completed a self-study comparing its program to 10 national standards. The HVAC...

New York.(REGIONAL News)
December 1, 2005... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America's Greater New York chapter made two charitable donations recently. The chapter's board of directors voted to give $2,500 for relief efforts and victims of Hurricane Katrina. Also, $2,500 was presented...

Washington.(REGIONAL News)
December 1, 2005... Construction management software company Dexter and Chaney has been named to Deloitte's "Fast 50" program for Washington state, a ranking of the state's 50 fastest-growing technology companies. Dexter and Chaney have made the list for nine...

Air filtration catalog.(BOOKS Software & Lit)
December 1, 2005... Camfil Farr has released an expanded general products catalog that provides an overview of air systems, equipment and capabilities. The 32-page, full-color catalog covers three primary application areas: comfort air, clean processes, and safety...

Roll-forming info.(Sheet Metal Machines Inc)(roll-forming machine)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Sheet Metal Machines Inc. has released specifications on its new National brand power roll-forming machine. The NR-7216 model has a 16-gauge capacity. The machine also has 4-inch-diameter power rolls. The top and bottom rolls are power-driven,...

Product literature.(AirMetrix )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... A seven-piece, full-color literature series provides details on AirMetrix products. The literature is designed to help plant managers identify ways to reduce the costs and improve the efficiency of their compressed-air systems. The series...

13-SEER pamphlet.(BOOKS Software & Lit)
December 1, 2005... A series of educational pamphlets have been designed to help Rheem business partners and their customers better understand and capitalize on the transition to the new minimum-efficiency standard taking effect Jan. 23. The five-pamphlet series,...

Boiler design booklet.(BOOKS Software & Lit)
December 1, 2005... "Designing With High-Efficiency Gas-Fired Boilers" is a 24-page quick-reference guide for HVAC engineers and illustrates the use of Aerco gas-fired boilers. According to the company, the book shows how its high-efficiency boilers enhance fuel...

Test tools catalog.(BOOKS Software & Lit)
December 1, 2005... A new 20-page, color product catalog from Meterman Test Tools features the company's test tools and accessories. The catalog highlights the new Meterman AC71 Clamp Digital Multimeter, the EPM3 Phase Sequence and Motor Rotation Tester, and the...

Ductless system.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... The new 13-SEER Mini-Ductless Split System Air-Conditioning unit uses "Cooleron," this company's name for R410A refrigerant. The refrigerant is an ozone-friendly product. The 24KS62R and 24KLS62R indoor and outdoor units obtain high-efficiency...

Folding tools.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... These new extruded aluminum folding tools are ideal for folding up to 24-gauge sheet metal and ductwork. The tools are lightweight and have an ergonomic shape with finger ridges to allow for a better grip and for easier folding. Sight holes...

Torch package.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... The SF-225 Modular Flex Head Torch Package increases the flexibility on all-position TIG welding applications, according to this company. The package was designed for shop use on water-cooled operations, allowing welding operators to customize...

Data logger.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... The Hobo FlexSmart logger is a new modular, reconfigurable data-logging system. The logger enables energy and facility managers to solve a variety of energy and industrial monitoring applications with one device. The reconfigurable FlexSmart...

Gas-fired furnaces.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... The Luxaire Acclimate furnace line of gas-fired 80 percent AFUE downflow models now incorporate downflow and horizontal configurations. The furnace line includes variable-speed, two-stage and single-stage models. The Acclimate gas-fired 80...

Motorized impeller.(NEW Products)
December 1, 2005... The TNK Motorized Impeller is designed for applications where space is limited. The fan combines the efficiency of the TEK backward-curved airfoil wheel with the technology of an external rotor motor. According to the company, this achieves...